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There have been many tests performed (unscientific) with both tailgates and have found that the stock tailgate provides better mileage. I believe it's because of the way they design the trucks. I have the louvered tailgate only because I really ruined my tailgate one day (three years ago) when we had unhooked and I barely moved the truck away from the pin so I could raise the rig. Then my wife decided we had to go to Best Buy in Boise, ID (it was a Sunday late afternoon and Best Buy closed at 6:00 pm) to pick up a new computer. Well we went out and as I walked behind the truck (under the rig overhang) I quickly closed the tailgate and jumped in the truck. I started out and it was the worst sound you want to hear. The tailgate bent outward in the middle and was ruined. I figured it cost too much to repair so I threw it in the dumpster and purchased a cheap louvered tailgate.
I would rather have the stock tailgate! I'm not particularly fond of the looks of the louvered tailgates.
Orv
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